VIETNAM

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VIETNAM

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Essence of Hanoi: Monuments and Alleyways Hanoi Street Eats My Village Show & Backstage Tour Essence of Hoi An: Highlights and Hidden Charms Hoi An Countryside: Adventure by Vaspa Master Class: Hoi An Ultimate Shopping Experience Essence of Saigon: Past and Present Essence of Sapa: Muong Hoa Valley of the H’mong Mekong Delta Le Jarai Cruise Cu Chi by River

VIETNAM Essence of Hanoi: Monuments and Alleyways - Cultural highlights - Traditional restaurant - Explore a local market - Visit the Old Quarter

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 8.00 - 16.00 Hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Hanoi Ending Point: Hotel in Hanoi

Experience the wonders of Hanoi, an ancient city whose charms are seemingly endless. From the resting place of Uncle Ho and the ancient Temple of Literature, to the unique atmosphere of the Old Quarter’s labyrinth of alleyways.

Unique Selling Points - Discover the hiddem gems of Hanoi. - Weave your way through Hanoi’s charming Old Quarter District. - Hear stories of this ancient city’s past and watch a unique water puppet show.

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VIETNAM Hanoi Street Eats - Local ‘Bia Hoi’ restaurant - Street food stalls - Famous local ice cream shop

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 17.30 - 19.30 Hrs Meeting Point: City centre hotel Ending Point: City centre hotel

With food stalls on every corner, Hanoi is famous for its street food cuisine. This walking tour has been designed to enable you to enjoy some of the very best of Vietnam’s street food. You’ll be guided throught the narrow, chaotic streets of the Old Quarter stopping along the way to sample some of the many local delicacies on offer.

Unique Selling Points - World class street food. - Local favourite spots, not the tourist ‘favourites’. - See your food being made fresh to order. - Interact with locals as they enjoy an ordinary meal. - Sample some famous local ice cream, open since 1958.

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VIETNAM My Village Show & Backstage Tour - The Hanoi Opera House - Exclusive backstage tour - Meet the performers

Operating: AVAILABLE ON SHOW DATE Tour timing: 16.45 - 19.30 hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Hanoi Ending Point: Hotel in Hanoi *Children under 5 years old are not admitted into the show.*

Experience the story of ancient Vietnamese village life, interpreted through a breathtaking combination of acrobatics, modern dance and traditional music. With exclusive backstage access, a guided tour of the 100-year-old Hanoi Opera House and a personal introduction to the performers and their instruments, this is a unique cultural experience you don’t want to miss.

Unique Selling Points - Spend time in the beautiful Hanoi Opera House. - Get a behind the scenes tour of the theatre and meet the performers. - Watch a totally unique show that will teach you about Vietnamese village life and cultural traditions. - Listen to traditional Vietnamese folk music played by over 20 classic instruments.

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VIETNAM Essence of Hoi An: Highlights and Hidden Charms - Chua Ong pagoda - Phuc Kien Assembly Hall - Tan Ky ancient house - Chua Cau bridge - Cam Thanh Village - Cam Thanh water coconut forest

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 8.00 - 16.00 Hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Hoi An Ending Point: Hotel in Hoi An

Be enveloped by the delights of the charming cobblestoned port town of Hoi An. Take in its unique architecture, flavourful cuisine and go fishing in its outskirts for a fun and educational tour of this historical town.

Unique Selling Points - Experience the incredible charm of Hoi An’s historic streets and enjoy the unique architecture. - Visit Hoi An’s most important cultural landmarks and learn about their history. - Hop on a cyclo and head to Cam Thanh Village for a taste of rural life in Hoi An.

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VIETNAM Hoi An Countryside Adventure by Vespa - Duy Hai fishing village - Local house - Riverside villages

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 01.30 - 05.00 hrs Meeting Point: City centre hotel or Cafe Zoom Ending Point: City centre hotel or Cafe Zoom

Discover the flavours of rural Hoi An on a Vespa tour of the charming countryside around this historic coastal town. From the passenger’s seat of a classic Vespa motorbike, sit back and take in the stunning countryside scenery, before returning to the ancient town, cruising back on a local ferry as the sun sets.

Unique Selling Points - Enjoy the ride on a Vespa scooter. - Cross a spectacular bamboo bridge. - See how the local’s make “basket boat”. - Watch the sunset on a local ferry. - Local food tasting.

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VIETNAM Master Class: Hoi An Ultimate Shopping Experience - Drinks in various cafes and bars - A delicious fusion lunch - Fashion expert tour guide

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 14.00 - 18.30 hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Hoi An Ending Point: Hotel in Hoi An

With 100s of seamstresses and tailors, as well as the cultural influences from Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups in the North and South, centrally located Hoi An is a shopper’s paradise. This luxury shopping tour brings together some of the best examples of Vietnamese artistic fusion. You’ll learn about different ways of keeping creative traditions alive and hopefully take home your own beautiful pieces.

Unique Selling Points - Your host is expat Daniel Lunn - a 31 year old fashion consultant from Toronto with over 10 years experience in the fashion industry. - Meet some of Hoi An’s most creative residents. - Visit beautiful heritage buildings throughout the old town. - Get an exclusive peek at the personal rare gem collection in the GAM museum and shop. - Enjoy a luxury spa treatment to round off the day.

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VIETNAM Essence of Saigon: Past and Present - Post Office, Cathedral - War Remnant Museum - Reunification Palace - Herbal Medicines Street & Souvenir

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 8.00 - 16.00 Hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Saigon Ending Point: Hotel in Saigon

Discover the hidden charm of Ho Chi Minh City on a guided journey through Vietnam’s southern metropolis. After visiting the Central Post Office, Opera House, Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market, set off on an exclusive adventure through the fascinating ancient alleyways of the Chinatown District for some cultural surprises.

Unique Selling Points - Explore the vibrant metropolis of Saigon by private car, visiting its highlights and hidden places. - Learn about the city's history and its role in the Vietnam War at the War Remnants Museum. - Stop by Ben Thanh Market for a glimpse of the city's bustling commercial heart.

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VIETNAM Essence of Sapa: Muong Hoa Valley of The H’mong - Muong Hoa Valley - Home of the Black H'mong people - Local school

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 8.30 - 12.00 Hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Sapa Ending Point: Hotel in Sapa

Discover the region's breathtaking scenery and warm-hearted locals as you trek through the rice terraces of Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai on this two day adventure. Spend the night with a traditional Black H'mong family and get a glimpse of a way of life that has remained relatively unchanged for generations.

Unique Selling Points - Trek through verdant rice fields surrounded by mountains. - Explore lesser-known areas of Sapa near the village of Y Linh Ho. - Visit Black Hmong villages for a closer look at their unique culture.

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VIETNAM Mekong Delta Le Jarai Cruise - Coconut processing plant - La Jarai cruise ship - Riverside villages

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 07.30 - 16.30 hrs Meeting Point: City centre hotel Ending Point: City centre hotel

Travel into the heart of the Mekong Delta to explore its picturesque waterways on this Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City. See small home-made factories perched on the river banks, producing candy and oil from coconuts, as you meander by boat through rivers and small creeks. And feast on a three-course lunch aboard Le Jarai, a beautifully restored teak rice barge.

Unique Selling Points - Travel into the heart of the Mekong Delta onboard a restored teakwood rice barge. - Enjoy a sumptuous feast of Vietnamese specialties against the scenic backdrop of the delta.

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VIETNAM Cu Chi by River - Saigon River - Cu Chi Tunnels - Military history - Cricket farm

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 07.00 - 14.00 hrs Meeting Point: City centre hotel Ending Point: City centre hotel

Travel by speedboat from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground city used by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. Cruise the Saigon River, taking in the scenery and river life as you leave the bustling city behind. In the tunnels, discover how the Viet Cong survived underground and see various man traps, bomb craters and other remnants of war. Then visit a farm and taste an unusual local specialty - cricket!

Unique Selling Points - Get a taste of rural life while cruising along the Mekong River. - Squeeze through the famous Vietnam War-era tunnels at Cu Chi. - Learn about the role of the Cu Chi Tunnels during the Vietnam War.

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